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Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Secondary (with Qualified Teacher Status QTS)
Newcastle University
School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences
| Application Deadline: | December 1 | ||
| Location: | Newcastle Upon Tyne / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Newcastle University
During this intensive PGCE programme, two thirds of your time is based in schools. Training focuses on the development of the knowledge, skills and understanding expected of newly qualified teachers.
Subject work undertaken in partnership schools is underpinned and extended by a linked programme of curriculum studies in the University.
A process of reflective enquiry underpins the development of teaching skills, as well as forming the basis for the written work submitted.
In order to be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) you must demonstrate compliance with all the specified standards, including successful completion of the Training and Development Agency for Schools’ (TDA) tests in numeracy, literacy and ICT. You undertake 60 credits of Master’s-level modules throughout your training year. If you successfully pass all components, you graduate with the PGCE at Master’s level and are recommended for QTS.
Students who pass the PGCE with QTS have the option to continue their studies on a part-time basis on the MEd Practitioner Enquiry. Students choosing this option benefit from fast-track entry, which enables them to complete the MEd Practitioner Enquiry in two years.
We offer the following Secondary PGCE programmes and more information can be found on the GTTR website:
Secondary Science with Biology Specialism (C1X1)
Secondary Science with Chemistry Specialism (F1X1)
English with Drama (QX31)
French with German (RX11)
French with Spanish (RXD1)
French (R1X1)
Geography (F8X1)
German with French (RX21)
History (V1X1)
Mathematics (G1X1)
Secondary Science with Physics Specialism (F3X1)
Religious Education (V6X1)
Spanish with French (RX41)
Contents
Compulsory modules:
EDU8132 Professional Learning in Context (Secondary)
EDU8002 Thinking Through Teaching: In The Subject Classroom
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Other than in exceptional circumstances you should hold a second-class (2.2) Honours degree or above, with at least 50 per cent of the degree in the subject that you intend to teach (closely related degree subjects may be accepted - contact the PGCE Office for advice).
If you do not hold a second-class Honours degree, please contact the PGCE Office for advice. If you are applying for Spanish you should have at least some elementary French. You also require GCSE or O level passes (Grades A-C) in English language and mathematics or equivalent before application. It is important that you have spent some time in a UK secondary school in order to inform your application and any subsequent performance in the selection process.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
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